Rose E. Bowen, resident of Waterford, who turned 100 years old on her birthday this year, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Edinboro Manor where she resided for less than two months. Born in Erie on August 31, 1913, she was one of seven children of the late Edward and Elizabeth Da Valle Van Zandt.
Rose lived most of her life in Waterford and was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren. For many years, right up until this last year, she was a member of the Pennbriar Health Club in Erie where she made many friends as she walked and worked the exercise machines. Rose belonged to the Waterford Garden Club and was a lover of the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her late husband.
Rose married Byron W. Bowen on January 31, 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is also predeceased by her four brothers and two sisters– Edward Van Zandt, Clarence Van Zandt, Laura Wiard, Frank Van Zandt, Gerald Van Zandt, and Elizabeth Dailey.
Survivors include her daughter, Rosalee Holzer of Waterford; three grandchildren– Dawn Holzer of Logan, UT, Jackie Holzer of Lebanon, OH, and Curt Holzer and his wife Pamela of Waterford; and three great-grandchildren– Shannon Holzer, and Kristina and Patrick Roy.
Visiting hours will be at Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. There will be no funeral service and burial at Waterford Cemetery will be private for the family.
Rosalie and family:Our condolences to you and your family. Gary called me Friday night and read me your moms obit. My mom(Marguerite) and I visited with your mom in 94 and spent a few hous remenscenting about Indianhead and old times. Our mom has been in Corry Manor for the past year, doing fine there. God Bless you and yours. Eddie and Nancy Wolf
So sorry for your loss. You had many years and memories with her. Please read Psalms 23 for comfort. Also read the book of John in the New Testament. Gary wanted to tell you she was like a second mother to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Vera and Gary